Housing support worker
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Apply for social program funding
- Monitor and evaluate
Supervision
- 16-20 people
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
- Females
- Males
- People with personal or social adjustment difficulty
Social work specialization
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Adaptability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers